Christmas celebrated across State
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 26 2018:
Manipur Baptist Convention Centre Church, Chingmeirong celebrated Christmas yesterday at its premises.
During the celebration, MBCCCI members led by its Pastor Rev L Simon Raomai sang hymn and sought blessing from Lord Jesus.
Sports and Christmas Lottery were also conducted as part of the celebration.
MBCCCI Pastor, Rev Simon Raomai said that the Christmas was celebrated under the theme " Christ - The Prince of Peace is Born".
"It is unfortunate that various issues have hindered the development of the State.
Lets all pray to Lord Jesus on his birth day to be blessed and for his guidance in the right direction," he said.
Karong AC MLA, DD Thaisii also spoke at the event and prayed for cooperation and understanding among different communities residing in the State.
Christmas celebration was observed in several other Churches too.
Meanwhile, Christmas was also celebrated at Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa.
Sajiwa Jail SP S Taothang interacted with the inmates of the jail and wished them happy Christmas.
Grand feast was also organised at the jail for the 863 inmates.
Army, AR celebrate Christmas with locals The Battalions of IGAR (South) celebrated Christmas at various places across Manipur.
The Battalions 9 Sector Assam Rifles organised Christmas in all its Company Operating Bases.
Keithelmanbi Battalioji celebrated Christmas at Canchipur, Singjamei, Andro Company operating Bases and Keithelmanbi garrison with locals and children of respective areas of responsibility, said a statement of PRO IGAR (South).
Mantripukhri Bn celebrated Christmas at Sawombung, Hanuman Top and Koirengei Comparty Operating Bases with the locals and children of Carmel Jyoti Orphanage Home.
The Christmas celebrations were started with Christmas carols and prayers for peace and harmony followed by gift distribution ceremony for children and the villagers and refreshments.
Thoubal Bn celebrated Christmas at Chandrakhong Company Operating Base with locals of Somrei village.
The villagers were invited to the Company Operating Base and best wishes and greetings were extended to them.
Tulihal Bn celebrated Christmas at Mayang Imphal Company Operating Base.
Chandel Bn of 26 Sector Assam Rifles paid a visit to the Little Drops Life orphanage on the occasion of Christmas.
The Officiating Commandant and other officials of Chandel Battalion celebrated X-Mass with the orphan children and presented t-shirts to all the children.
The care taker Johny.
and his staff thanked the AR personnel for their kind gesture.
Tengnoupal Bn under 26 Sector Assam Rifles celebrated Christmas by gifting two 5.5 KVA generator sets to New Narum and Moriengthel as these villages do not have a.regular electricity supply, said the statement of the PRO IGAR (South).
The unit also gifted cakes, footballs, volleyballs, volleyball nets to the villages.
In addition to this, Tengnoupal Battalion also helped villagers to organize Christmas feast in various villages like New Narum, Kwatha and Saibol by gifting three farm pigs on the occasion.
Sugnu post of Kakching Bn of 28 Sector Assam Rifles celebrated Christmas by visiting various villages under the Sugnu post and distributing cakes and sweets to the children.
Sehlon Bn under the aegis of 28 Sector Assam Rifles organised a Christmas cum new year celebration for the villagers of Old Samtal and Phoilen under Khenjoi subdivision.
Senapati Brigade & Loktak Brigade of Red Shield division celebrated Christmas with local populace on Dec 25.The Officers and men interacted with locals and conveyed their heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.
The villagers appreciated the gesture shown by the security forces and pledged their support towards the armed forces, said a statement of PIB (Defence Wing) .